COOL N HOTZ
3701 EMERSON STREET, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 9046609501
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Gave one
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (92F - Hot Holding); empanada (88F - Hot Holding) food items were pre cooked and will be reheated when the customer purchase. Spoke with employee about Time as public health control and hot holding temperatures.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Foam trays stored on top of hand sink, employee moved food containers.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs touching cooked Lumpia.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw meat in lumpia in ziplock bags on top of bag with fries, box freezer, explained to operator
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't locate it
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Manager came outside to turn water on, it was off, explained to them
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bag used for noddles and cooked pork, explained to her
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 105f lumpia and shrimp, explained time as public health control, operator wrote time on
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Has one 50-550f, needs 0-220f
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Could not find it
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Scooping foods
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Back door and window,
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Gray cooler
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had only employee read and sign health form.
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number on exterior
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM certification. Operator stated she took Servsafe test on Monday and is waiting on her results. Inspector verified Servsafe website but not showing as of yet.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor near entry door.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. No decal adhered to MFDV. Operator stated it may still be with his mail.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number affixed to exterior of MFDV.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Gave one
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.